Joshua Larkin, in addition to his employment as the Business manager of Weathervane Playhouse, has been working as a director, actor, and choreographer throughout Eastern Ohio for over fifteen years. Directorial credits include; Weathervane Playhouse: It Shoulda Been You, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County: A Tuna Christmas. Joshua recently choreographed Weathervane Playhouse’s production of The Who’s Tommy, and was honored to have his Weathervane directorial debut, It Shoulda Been You, recognized as the Playhouse’s 2017-18 season’s Best Musical. A native of Dover, OH, Joshua’s favorite on-stage credits include; Weathervane Playhouse: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, You Can’t Take it With You (Chanticleer Award), RED (Chanticleer Award), Jesus Christ Superstar, Bye Bye Birdie. Western Reserve Playhouse: Love Letters. The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County: Little Shop of Horrors and The Drowsy Chaperone.

Hazen Tobar is excited to design sound again for Avenue Arts this season! He can usually be spotted behind the soundboard at Avenue Arts, Weathervane Playhouse, and Rubber City Theatre. Past sound credits include Bent, Noises Off, and the world premiere of Tame, respectively. Hazen also enjoys taking production photos for Avenue Arts and Rubber City Theatre, which can be seen at hazentobar.com.

Linda is 62 years old and currently serves as the Technical Director at Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre. Some of her most favorite productions in the past include August: Osage County (Violet Weston), Sordid Lives (Sissy), Beerthovans Ninth (Ex Wife), and Rubber City Blues (Drunk Woman). Linda considers herself a “chickenista” - having over 40 egg-laying chickens. She would like to thank her husband, George, who supports every hair brained idea that she comes up with and even helps make them happen.

David Lee has served as the Artistic Director at Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theatre since the conception of the theatre company in 2017. He has had the pleasure of working with a diverse group of actors including youngsters as the Director of the young actors workshop each fall and spring. Some of his favorite shows with the the Junior class are “Annie JR”, “Willy Wonka JR”and “Shrek JR”. David also understands the importance in the development of new works and has formed a company of actors called “Underground” that preforms staged readings of new works. He invites you to check out the season of new works at AvenueArts.org. David is a Canton, Ohio native and attended Malone University where he was trained in the Michael Chekhov Technique of acting and revived and B.A. in Communication, Visual and Preforming Arts.

Jared is 24 years old and currently works as the Event Manager for ArtsInStark while he pursues his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walsh University. Past stage credits include Hairspray (IQ), South Pacific (Professor), Leading Ladies (Butch Myers), Clybourne Park (Kenneth), Two by Two (Japheth, Grease (Kenicke) and Flowers For Algernon (Charlie Gordon). Jared would like to thank everyone for the continued support of growing the arts in the community.